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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population
Comments: The Supervisor of Elections can propose the division of any electoral district into so many polling divisions, whose boundaries shall have regard for geographical and population considerations and other factors—such as facility of communication between various places within the polling division—, to the Governor.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 61(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
d . Boundary Commission
Comments: An Electoral District Boundary Commission must be appointed every four years to review the boundaries of the Electoral districts into which the Islands are divided and submit a report holding its recommendations on whether to keep or change those boundaries.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 60 & 61(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
f . Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: There shall be a Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 23: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Governor appoints as Premier the elected member of the Parliament who demonstrates in writing that he or she commands the support of a majority of elected members of the Parliament.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The Parliament consists of a Speaker, nineteen elected members, and the Attorney General.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 42 & 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2024, Part 2, Section 9. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1128/contents/made
Verified: 2020/10/08
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 55(14 & 15): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
International IDEA Voter Turnout Database: http://www.idea.int/data/voter-turnout/compulsory_voting
Verified: 2025/09/30
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: The Supreme Court
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 53: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 60: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: The responsibility belongs to the Supervisor of Elections.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 104: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The budget is proposed to the Appropriations Committee, composed of at least three members of the House of Assembly—and at least one in opposition to the Government—which presents the budget before the House for it to be approved or rejected, but not modified.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 105: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: While all financial transactions are reported to the Minister of Finance, who provides such reports to the House of Assembly, it is the Auditor General who audits and reports on the public accounts of, amongst others, the institutions protecting good governance, such as the Supervisor of Elections.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 121 & 126: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 91 & 104: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: Before making an appointment to the office of Supervisor of Elections, the Governor shall consult the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 91 & 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
d . Not Applicable
Comments: Before making an appointment to the office of Supervisor of Elections, the Governor shall consult the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 91 & 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State b . Head of Government d . Opposition
Comments: Before making an appointment to the office of Supervisor of Elections, the Governor shall consult the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 91 & 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
m . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/09/30
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/09/30
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
m . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/09/30
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 55(b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence
Comments: A person must have attained the age of eighteen years and meet the established period of residence.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Supervisor of Elections
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 104(2a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For citizens to be able to vote, timely registration is mandatory.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The application before the Integrity Commission must state the name of the party (no more than six words) and the party’s office-holders (leader, treasurer). It must also include a donation report and a campaign expenditure return for the 365 days prior to the date of application.
Source: Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”, Section 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age d . Residence j . Other
Comments: Age of 21 years; residence in the Islands for not less than twelve months, in the aggregate, out of the two years immediately preceding the date of nomination for election; being a Turks and Caicos Islander.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 46: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: Each candidate shall be nominated by at least two registered voters of the corresponding electoral district.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 27(5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/ ;
Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: There is no public funding.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/ ;
Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”, Section 20–22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 54 & 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 55(13): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: There is no allocation of such spaces.
Source: Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2020/10/08
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/10/08
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: There is no blackout period.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/ ;
Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Campaign expenditures cannot overpass a limit per electoral district stated in the law.
Source: Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”, Section 47: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2020/10/08
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: There is no reference to direct democracy instruments in the law.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2020/10/08
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: There is no reference to direct democracy instruments in the law.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2020/10/08
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Out-of-country voting is not permitted.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/ ;
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission conducted by the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) between 8th and 18th December 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-cpa-uk-bimr-eom-final-report-2016/
Verified: 2025/09/30
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 45(7): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
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